Natural materials / Tag

Corfu House Merges Modern Design with Corfu’s Natural Landscape

An airy, modern interior with panoramic lake and mountain views through expansive windows.

Corfu House on the Greek island of Corfu underwent interior design refinement in 2023 by Georgios Apostolopoulos. Initially imagined by Tony Wynbourne and a local architect, the property’s design was further developed in collaboration with Apostolopoulos to blend contemporary design with the surrounding landscape.

The house, oriented along an east-west axis, features unobstructed views of the sea, with exterior stone walls and minimalist interiors that highlight panoramic vistas and embrace the natural environment.

Palissade by naturehumaine [architecture+design]

FeaturedModern, two-story home with angled roof, glass walls, and exterior balcony overlooking trees.

Architecture studio naturehumaine has completed an intentionally opaque masonry-walled house in Austin, Canada, featuring a skylight and large windows that were strategically positioned to increase natural daylight within the interior. Palissade, which was designed and finished in 2024, has a gabled roof with a skylight illuminating its airy interiors, decorated with tactile materials and textures.

Harbor Point by Mathison Mathison Architects

Stunning contemporary home nestled in a lush, wooded landscape with ornate landscaping.

Mathison Mathison Architects revamped a midcentury home on Spring Lake, Michigan, focusing on enhancing its connection to the picturesque surroundings. Designed in 2022, the Harbor Point project reconfigures interior spaces for better lake views and functionality, incorporating features like clerestory windows and an expansive deck.

The renovation emphasises natural materials, with warm wood tones, dark stone, and natural steel finishes throughout, aiming to bring more light and openness while respecting the home’s original integrity.

Meadow Lane Retreat by Wheeler Kearns Architects

FeaturedSleek, modern architecture nestled in a lush, wooded environment with a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

The Meadow Lane Retreat house by Wheeler Kearns Architects quietly enhances its Sitting on a wooded bluff, the Lake Michigan house aligns tightly to three heightened elements: its dramatic natural light, incredible expansive views and strategic material choices. Three structures with slatted-oak ceilings wrap around a serene pool terrace, offering a place for the retiree homeowners to breathe and reconnect.

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